Research Article
Optimization of Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Hydrolysis of Gadam Sorghum Stalks Found in Kenya for Fermentable Sugar Production
Table 1
CCRD matrix for actual and coded level of hydrolysis factors.
| Independent variables | Symbol | Range and levels | Axial (-) | Min (-1) | Center (0) | Max (+1) | Axial (+) |
| Temperature, (°C) | | 26.4 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 93.6 | Time (min) | | 9.5 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 110.5 | Acid concentration (, %) | | 16.36 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 83.64 |
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